Author Archives: katyquilts

About katyquilts

I am a wife, mom of four amazing adult kids, and a former librarian. I love making everything from traditional quilts to art quilts. I am thankful to God my Father and Creator for the gift of creativity!

Progress

Posted on October 15, 2015 by katyquilts

I finally started making actual progress on the dinosaur quilt.   I am going to piece quite a few more hourglass blocks out of my hand dyed fabrics. The layout is definitely subject to change, but I do like the bright blocks … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby Quilts, Hand Dyed Fabric, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

WIP Wednesday

Posted on October 14, 2015 by katyquilts

Not much, cough, any, progress on the dinosaurs…..but look here! I got borders on this old UFO! Now I need to come up with a quilting plan. But first, I have to decide on thread and quilt this calendar quilt. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Working on UFOs

Posted on October 13, 2015 by katyquilts

Have you ever noticed that when there is something you should be doing, that suddenly everything else appears more interesting? Um, yeah. I didn’t get anywhere on the Dino’s yesterday. But I got some work done on my calendar quilt! … Continue reading →

Posted in UFOs | 7 Comments

Design Wall Monday

Posted on October 12, 2015 by katyquilts

I finished binding my Downton quilt last night while watching some tv with my hubby. It was the perfect end to a great weekend. My big sewing job for this week will be to come up with a plan for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Slow Stitching Sunday

Posted on October 10, 2015 by katyquilts

I’m looking forward to some slow stitching today! I’m finally ready to hand stitch the binding of my Downton Abby quilt. I really enjoy this part. It is so nice to spend time handling the cloth and slowly finishing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Desperate times…

Posted on October 10, 2015 by katyquilts

…..call for desperate measures! I just couldn’t live with my attempt at machine binding on this yesterday. Here’s a reminder of the yuckiness. I was not going to pick stitches on this so I just cut the binding off. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Comments

A True Finish It Up Friday

Posted on October 9, 2015 by katyquilts

Because I actually finished hand stitching the binding this morning and now my Swoon table topper is done! I have the tree quilt done but decided to wait to share that until after it is gifted.   These photos look a bit different on … Continue reading →

Posted in Finishes, Machine quilting | 18 Comments

Distracted! 

Posted on October 8, 2015 by katyquilts

I finished quilting my Downton quilt yesterday. Last night I should have been working on the binding, but did I? Oh no! I saw this pile of goodies on my work table and decided to play instead. I was thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 10 Comments

WIP Wednesday

Posted on October 7, 2015 by katyquilts

Are you tired of Downton yet? It is finally on the frame and quilting has commenced! Pretty much everyone was in agreement that the large blue floral was the right border choice. I couldn’t agree more! I have no idea … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 13 Comments

More Downton and Dinos

Posted on October 6, 2015 by katyquilts

Yesterday I finally started working on Baby E’s baby quilt. He looks like a friendly little dinosaur! I’m using hand dyed fabrics for the body and they are embroidered/appliquéd on my embroidery machine with an embroidery package from Embroidery Library. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 9 Comments